Montclair Municipal Code § 11.66.040 Loading spaces

A. Existing Spaces. Parking spaces maintained in connection with an existing and continuing building or structure, up to the number required by the provisions of this title, shall be continued and may not be counted as serving a new structure or addition; nor may any parking space be substituted for a loading space, nor may any loading space be substituted for a parking space.

B. New Spaces. At the time of the erection of any main building or structure, or at the time any such building or structure is enlarged or increased by adding dwelling units, guest rooms, floor area or seats, or before conversion from one use to another, there shall be provided for the total resulting building, structures, capacities or uses an off-street parking space consisting of an area not less than 9 feet wide and 20 feet long and with provisions for safe ingress and egress to a public street or alley. Provision for adequate vehicular back-up aisle for angled parking spaces shall be as follows:

90 degree: 27 feet

75 degree: 24 feet

60 degree: 18 feet

45 degree: 18 feet

Parallel parking space shall consist of an area of not less than 10 feet wide and 24 feet long and shall be served by a parallel driveway with an aisle width of not less than 20 feet.

1. Dwellings. For the various types of dwellings, there shall be provided off-street parking spaces as follows:

a. Single-family: Two parking spaces in a private garage; and

b. Duplex and multifamily: For each one-bedroom dwelling unit, one and one-fourth spaces; for each two-bedroom dwelling unit, one and one-half spaces; and for each dwelling unit with three or more bedrooms, two spaces.

There shall be provided at least two spaces in an enclosed private garage for each duplex or multifamily unit on the same lot with such unit. The remaining spaces required need not be covered and may be located on an adjacent lot but shall not be located in, or encroach upon, any required front, side or rear yard.

In the event the spaces required for duplex and multifamily units do not compute to even-numbered spaces, for fractions one-half and over, the next numbered space upward shall be required and for fractions below one-half, the next numbered space downward shall be required.

There shall be provided at least two parking spaces in an enclosed private garage for each duplex or multiple unit on the same lot with such unit.

2. Motels and Tourist Courts. For motels and tourist courts, there shall be provided at least one parking space on the same lot with, or the lot adjacent to, the main building for each individual sleeping or dwelling unit.

3. Hotels and Rooming Houses. For hotels, rooming houses, fraternity and sorority houses, and other similar structures, there shall be provided at least one parking space on the same lot with, or the lot adjacent to, the main building for each guest room, dwelling unit, or suite.

4. Places of Assembly. For clubs, churches, funeral chapels, assembly halls, theaters, auditoriums, stadiums, and similar places of assembly, there shall be provided at least one parking space on the same lot with, or the lot adjacent to, the main building for each six permanent seats in such building or structure, or at least one parking space on the same lot with, or the lot adjacent to, the main building for each 100 square feet of floor area used for amusement or assembly, whichever requires the most parking spaces.

5. Schools and Colleges. For schools and colleges, there shall be provided at least one parking space on the same lot with, or the lot adjacent to, the main building for each member of the staff, in addition to such spaces as may be required for places of assembly as provided in subsection (B)(4) of this section.

6. Hospitals, Etc. For hospitals, sanitariums, institutions, homes for the aged, rest homes, and similar other structures, there shall be provided at least one parking space on the same lot with, or the lot adjacent to, the main building for each two beds in such building.

7. C-1 Zones Uses. For all uses in the C-1 Zone, there shall be provided at least one parking space on the same lot with, or the lot adjacent to, the main building for each 70 square feet, or major fraction thereof, of gross floor area, excluding parking and loading space.

8. Medical and Dental Facilities. For medical and dental facilities (located in zones other than the C-1 Zone), there shall be provided a minimum of one parking space on the same lot with, or the lot adjacent to, the main building for each 160 square feet, or major fraction thereof, of gross floor area, excluding parking and loading space.

9. Business and Commercial Buildings. For commercial buildings (located in zones other than the C-1 Zone, except medical and dental facilities), there shall be provided a minimum of one parking space on the same lot with, or the lot adjacent to, the main building for each 250 square feet, or major fraction thereof, of gross floor area, excluding parking and loading space.

10. Industrial and Manufacturing Establishments. The parking requirements for industrial and manufacturing uses shall be as follows:

a. One space for every 500 square feet of floor area up to 30,000 square feet;

b. One additional space for every 650 square feet from 30,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet;

c. One additional space for every 750 square feet over 50,000 square feet;

d. Or, one space for every two employees, whichever number of spaces is greater; and

e. Notwithstanding the preceding, each site shall have a minimum of six parking spaces.

11. Warehouse Establishments. The parking requirements for warehousing uses shall be as follows:

One space for every 1000 square feet of floor area, or one space for every two employees, whichever number of spaces is greater, and provided, further, that each site shall have a minimum of four parking spaces.

On developments fronting on major or secondary highways and with a design allowing for commercial uses, the commercial parking standards shall apply to that portion of the fronting building so designed for commercial.

12. Other Uses. For uses not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street parking spaces shall be those to which a mentioned use is similar.

13. Administrative and Professional Offices.

a. Administrative and professional offices are defined as "professional uses which do not generate high parking demand and such other uses which do not require the general public to come to the place of business," including, but not limited to:

i. Attorney's offices;

ii. Certified public accountants;

iii. Insurance offices; and

iv. Advertising agencies.

b. The following uses shall not be permitted: offices for the retailing of goods and doctors, dentists, psychiatric, psychological, and other activities generating high parking demand.

c. The parking ratio for administrative and professional offices shall be on a scale of:

i. One space for every 250 square feet of floor area for the first 30,000 square feet; then

ii. One space for every 275 square feet up to 50,000 square feet; then

iii. One space for every 300 square feet over 50,001 square feet;

iv. Or, one space for every three employees, whichever number of spaces is greater.

14. Restaurants and/or Combination Restaurants and Places of Assembly. For full dinner house or sit down restaurants and places of assembly, at least one parking space on the same lot with, or the lot adjacent to, the main building for each four permanent seats in such building or structure, or at least one parking space on the same lot with, or the lot adjacent to, the main building for each six occupants based upon the occupant load of such building or structure as determined by the Building Official, whichever is greater.

C. Approval of Plans. Plans for all outdoor parking areas to be provided in A-P, C or M Zones to meet the requirements of this title shall be submitted to, and shall be subject to, the approval of the Commission. Such plans shall be prepared to scale and shall show how the improvements required by the provisions of Section 11.66.030 of this chapter shall be provided.

(Ord. 99-791 Exh. A (part); prior code § 9-4.1807)

A. Required Dimensions and Access Requirements.

1. Each required parking space shall have the minimum dimensions of 9 feet in width by 20 feet in length, and shall be independently accessible from a street or alley, unless otherwise permitted by this title.

2. Each required garage parking space shall have minimum, unobstructed interior dimensions of 9 feet in width, 20 feet in length, and 8 feet in height.

3. When a garage does not have a direct, straight entry from a public street or alley, or private street, the driveway providing access to the entrance of the garage shall have a minimum 24-foot outside turning radius.

B. No Parking in Front or Street Side Yard Setbacks. No required parking spaces shall be located in required front and street side yard setbacks except on a residential driveway.

C. Standards for Driveways Located in R-1 Zones. Driveways located within R-1 (single-family residential) zones shall be subject to the following standards:

1. All driveways, except circular driveways, shall provide access to parking spaces located outside the required setbacks.

2. Driveways shall be constructed of a prepared surface, such as concrete, brick, asphalt, or similar materials, as approved by the Director of Community Development.

3. Circular driveways shall be permitted only when the Director finds that a circular driveway is necessary to:

a. Allow vehicles to turn around and head into an arterial street, where lots front on a major or secondary arterial and no other vehicular access is available by way of a local or private street, or an alley; or

b. Allow for guest parking when no on-street parking is available; or

c. Provide access for persons with mobility impairments; or

d. Provide access for emergency or safety purposes.

4. A circular driveway may be permitted on a lot that has a minimum lot width of 90 feet, provided there is a front or street side yard building setback of no less than 30 feet in the yard where the driveway is located.

5. The following standards shall apply to circular driveways:

a. A maximum of two curb cuts shall be permitted per lot.

b. Circular driveways shall have a maximum width of 12 feet.

c. The Director shall require landscape screening where feasible.

6. Multiple Curb Cuts. In R-1 Zones, no more than one curb cut shall be permitted per lot, except that a second curb cut may be permitted for the following:

a. A circular driveway when permitted by this section; or

b. Access to a parking space located in a rear or interior side yard. Such a secondary driveway shall be a maximum of 10 feet in width and shall be constructed of a prepared material, provided, however, that the Director may approve an alternative material to mitigate the visual impact of additional hardscape improvements on the property.

(Ord. 06-871 § 7)

A. Intent. The purpose of this section is to promote the use of alternative methods of transportation besides use of the single-occupant vehicle. These alternative methods are to be provided in new development so as to meet congestion management and air quality goals at minimal cost and disruption to citizens, business and industry.

B. Applicability. Prior to issuance of a building permit for any new construction project for which a site plan is submitted on or after January 1, 1994, provisions shall be made for all applicable trip reduction requirements of this section to be implemented. The requirements shall not be applied to existing development, except when new square footage is added.

C. Trip Reduction Measures. The following trip reduction measures shall be implemented:

1. Nonresidential Projects.

a. A bicycle rack or other secure bicycle parking facility shall be provided for every 30 parking spaces within a project and at least one bicycle rack capable of holding three bicycles shall be provided for all projects. Safe and convenient access thereto shall be provided from the public streets.

b. On-site pedestrian walkways and bicycle facilities shall be provided connecting each building in a development to the public streets.

c. A passenger loading area in a location close to the main building entrance shall be provided for projects with 100 or more parking spaces. The area devoted to loading and unloading of passengers shall be equivalent to a minimum of five parking spaces.

d. A minimum of one shower facility accessible to both men and women shall be provided for persons bicycling or walking to work for each project which meets the following thresholds:

e. A minimum of one parking space for each 50 spaces required by this Code, located in close proximity to the building entrance, shall be reserved for use by potential carpool or vanpool vehicles for all new projects, with a minimum of one space to be provided. All preferential parking spaces for carpool or vanpool vehicles shall be signed or striped. Such spaces shall be accessible to vanpool vehicles. If a vanpool parking space is located within a parking structure, a minimum vertical clearance of no less than 9 feet shall be provided.

f. Transit facilities, such as bus shelters, bus pullouts, and bus pads, shall be provided if the Community Development Director, in consultation with local transit providers, determines they would be needed to serve the development.

g. On-site video conference facilities shall be provided for office buildings with a capacity of 1000 employees or greater.

2. Residential Projects.

a. For multiple dwelling and condominium developments containing 10 or more units:

i. A bicycle rack or other secure bicycle parking facility shall be provided for every 30 parking spaces. Each project is to include at least one bicycle rack capable of holding three bicycles.

ii. Sidewalks shall be provided from the public streets to each building within the complex.

iii. A passenger loading area in a location close to the building entrance shall be provided for projects with 100 or more parking spaces. The area devoted to loading and unloading of passengers shall be equivalent to a minimum of five parking spaces.

iv. Transit facilities, such as bus shelters, bus pullouts, and bus pads, shall be provided if the Community Development Director, in consultation with local transit providers, determines they would be needed to serve the development.

b. For residential developments containing 500 or more homes, a telecommuting center shall be provided or a contribution in an amount found to be acceptable to the Community Development Director shall be made toward development of one.

D. Exceptions to Trip Reduction Requirements. The City Council or Planning Commission may modify all or part of the trip reduction measures for new projects set forth above, if the following findings can be made:

1. One or more of the measures are not applicable due to special circumstances, including, but not limited to, the location or configuration of the project, the implementation of existing trip reduction measures and transportation demand management strategies, or other specific factors which make infeasible implementation, or reduce the effectiveness, of the prescribed measure(s); and

2. An alternative trip reduction and transportation demand management strategy will be implemented to reduce an equal or greater amount of trips as would have occurred as a result of imposition of the prescribed measures. (Implementation of the alternative strategy shall be a condition of project approval.)

E. Credit for Trip Reduction and Transportation Demand Management Programs/Facilities.

1. Existing trip reduction and transportation demand management programs/facilities in a development complex may satisfy all or part of the requirements of this section as pertaining to new construction within the complex, subject to the approval of the City Council or Planning Commission, as appropriate. The amount of credit given shall be determined through an assessment of how the existing facilities would meet the requirements of this section if based on the gross floor area of the entire complex.

2. Reduction in Required Number of Parking Spaces. The Planning Commission may determine that a reduction in the required number of parking spaces for a proposed use or uses is acceptable because implementation of the trip reduction and transportation demand management measures would eliminate some of the demand for parking.

F. Monitoring. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any new building or addition to an existing building, all facilities and improvements required by this section shall be constructed or otherwise provided.

G. Required Maintenance. All facilities and improvements constructed or otherwise required by this section shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

H. Enforcement.

1. The Community Development Director or his or her designated agent shall be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this section.

2. No person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, shall violate or otherwise fail to comply with any of the provisions of this section. The failure to implement the trip reduction measures made mandatory by this section shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1.12 of this Code.

(Ord. 99-791 Exh. A (part); prior code § 9-4.1807.1)

Parking spaces, other than those in a garage or carport:

A. Shall be paved and drained to the approval of the City Engineer;

B. Shall have adequate guards for the protection of other property and vehicles on the same lot;

C. Shall be provided with marked entrances, exits, aisles, and such other safety devices as may be required to ensure the safe movement of vehicles;

D. Shall have any light arranged so that the light shall be directed onto the parking area and away from any adjacent property;

E. When adjoining any lot in an R Zone, shall have a 6-foot-high masonry wall erected and maintained along such property line; provided, however, such wall shall be only 42 inches high from the front building line of the adjoining property to the front property line; and

F. When located across the street from an R Zone, shall have a 42-inch high masonry wall erected and maintained along the property line facing the R Zone; provided, however, used car sales shall not be required to provide any wall on a property line abutting any street.

(Ord. 99-791 Exh. A (part); prior code § 9-4.1808)

At the time of the erection or change of use of any main building, or part thereof, for manufacturing, storage, warehousing, food display and market, department store, hotel, hospital, laundry, dry cleaning, or other uses similarly involving the receipt and distribution by vehicles of materials and merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained at least one loading space not less than 10 feet in width, 22 feet in length, and 14 feet in height, with adequate ingress and egress from a public street or alley, if the main building has a gross floor area of more than 3000 square feet but less than 15,000 square feet, and there shall be one additional loading space for each additional 15,000 square feet of floor area, or fraction thereof. No loading dock shall be closer than 25 feet to any street line.

(Ord. 99-791 Exh. A (part); prior code § 9-4.1809)